dd
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Biology, Ecology. data deficient.
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damage dealer: (in a video game) a category of job classes in a role-playing game, best suited to inflict large amounts of damage to an enemy: Also DPS
If you need a DD, I have a level 49 Warrior, or a level 45 Hunter—if a ranged attack would be better.
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dear/darling daughter (used, especially by women, in digital communications to refer to one's daughter).
DD moving into her own apt today!
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demand draft.
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Doctor of Divinity.
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Also: dd. direct debit
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Doctor of Divinity
Etymology
Origin of dd
From Latin dē datō
Example Sentences
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DuPont de Nemours DD 2.78%increase; green up pointing triangle said it would undergo a reverse stock split on a 1-for-3 basis and reaffirmed its guidance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
"I just came to work and live peacefully," DD, who asked to be referred to only by his initials, told AFP.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
DuPont de Nemours DD 0.79%increase; green up pointing triangle recorded flat fourth-quarter sales as its building technologies business was hurt by weak construction activity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
The Garden Grove Police Department conducted an investigation into DD Cafe on McFadden Avenue in response to “complaints of illegal activity,” according to a police news release posted last week.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
“No, Alex, don’t listen to that awful girl,” says DD.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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